Dislocated Knee Treatment in India

David Smith, a 58-year-old high school...

David Smith, a 58-year-old high school history teacher and weekend gardener, felt a sickening pop and immediate collapse while kneeling to plant a new rose bush. He had no prior knee injuries but had noticed some stiffness with age. The knee was visibly deformed, swollen, and excruciatingly painful, making any movement impossible. His wife drove him to the ER. The orthopedic surgeon on call, after confirming the dislocation via X-ray and assessing stable blood flow, recommended a closed reduction under sedation to manually realign the joint. In the ER, David was given IV sedation. He remembers pressure and a loud clunk as the doctor manipulated his leg, followed by immense relief as the bone slid back into place. Post-reduction, his leg was immobilized in a brace. After a week of strict rest, ice, and elevation, he began guided physical therapy to restore range of motion and strength. Six months later, he walks without a limp and has returned to gentle gardening, though he avoids deep kneeling. Emotionally, he was terrified by the sudden loss of control and dependence, fearing a permanent disability that would end his teaching career. The successful reduction brought profound relief, and the gradual recovery process restored his confidence and sense of autonomy.